Spider mites: tiny, persistent pests that can quickly damage your plants. Recognizing the key signs and symptoms of a spider mite infestation early is crucial. This article provides you with the key...
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How To Make A Wicking Windowsill Planter: A Raised Bed For Your Succulents?
Do you want to grow a thriving windowsill garden but have trouble getting the watering just right? Or maybe moving all the pots when you need to clean the window is a hassle. Wicking planters are a...
As with anything in life, things take time, and gardening is not exception. So anything that can be done in the garden to save time is a welcome treat. I find planting seeds relaxing, but if I plant...
If you are like me and you have grown corn but suffered from low yields, you are not alone. If you have never grown corn but want to know how to get a better yield so your first grow is a good one,...
How to thresh and winnow grain at home. The fast and easy way.
Growing grains at home can be extremely rewarding. For me, there is nothing better than growing grains in the garden. I think the are beautiful to look at, and I feel some kind of connection to that...
Do fabric pots use more water? Well they are made of fabric.
Fabric pots are cheap and easily folded and stored in a small space when not in use, but I have noticed that when I use fabric pots I water those pots more frequently. I may just be thinking that I...